We Read 100 TCFD Reports. Here’s What You Need to Know for SB 261 Compliance
How companies can prepare for California’s SB 261 climate risk disclosure requirements by learning from best practices in existing TCFD-aligned reports.
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California Climate Disclosure Laws Update: What CARB’s FAQ Means for SB 253 and SB 261 Compliance
Updated: October 17, 2025 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) continues to issue updated guidance for companies preparing to comply with the state’s climate disclosure laws under SB 253 and SB 261. This page will continue to be updated with information from the most recent FAQ documents. In recent months, CARB has released two important […]
TCFD Decoded: Why U.S. States Are Adopting It—and How Early Alignment Pays Off
California’s Climate Accountability Package (Senate Bills 253 & 261) gives companies a clear, shared playbook for climate reporting. Beginning with fiscal-year 2025 data, firms that do business in the state must report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (SB 253) and provide a concise, business-focused discussion of how climate could affect their finances (SB 261) using the four sections of the Task […]
CA SB 219: A Guide to California’s Climate Disclosure Rule
California’s climate disclosure rules—now consolidated under SB 219 (formerly SB 253 and SB 261)—require companies doing business in the state to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks starting in 2026. The clock is ticking for ~10,000 companies with over $500 million in revenue doing business in California. Starting in 2026, they’ll be […]
What is Climate Risk, and Why Companies Should Act Now To Assess Their Exposure
2023 was the hottest year on record; it was also the year when the US had the most $ 1 billion-plus climate-related natural disasters. As climate risks accumulate, companies need to be prepared to identify, manage, and mitigate these risks to avoid financial exposure. It isn’t just the physical risks that companies have to worry […]
California Climate Accountability Package: SB 219 & AB 2311
California has long led the way on U.S. environmental policy. In September 2023, it became the first state to pass comprehensive climate disclosure legislation through the California Climate Accountability Package, requiring companies doing business in the state—regardless of their headquarters—to report on emissions, climate risks, and carbon offsets. The package originally included three bills: These were signed into law in October […]